Disability Inclusion and Youth Participation Assistant

Volunteering

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

UNICEF’s vision is that by 2030 children and adolescents/youth with disabilities live in inclusive communities where they get the support and services to help meet their basic needs, and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential and effective participation. The following goals are in the centre of this approach:

• Government and other stakeholders invest in strengthened enabling environment where children and youth with disabilities have opportunities to realize their full potential (policies, coordination, etc). • Children/Youth with disabilities, their families and caregivers are supported by inclusive services at local level (health, education, social protection) • Children and Youth with Disabilities build their skills, participate fully in their communities and influence a decision-making process • System Strengthening by cross-sectoral programme coordination and policy frame-work development.

The Youth Volunteer will support UNICEF Cambodia in enforcing the general disability inclusion agenda as part of all UNICEF sectors. A specific focus will be to integrate the Youth Participation Agenda into the ongoing Disability Inclusion activities. Furthermore, the Youth Volunteer will support UNICEF Cambodia in its advocacy efforts towards.

The Disability Inclusion and Youth Participation Assistant will support and coordinate multi-sectoral activities of UNICEF Cambodia, with a focus on disability inclusion and youth participation. This will include working with all sections of Social Policy, Health and Nutrition, WASH, Climate & Environment, Education, Child Protection on Disability Inclusive activities, as well as supporting in coordinating the Disability Inclusion Partners Group which is co-chaired by UNICEF.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Social Policy and Disability Focal Point as well as the Adolescent Development and Gender Specialist, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: - Support overall coordination and expansion of the disability-inclusion and Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) portfolio of UNICEF Cambodia and also work linking to children on the move. - Support coordination of and participate in the Disability Inclusion Partners Group and Gender and Adolescent Task Force with a focus on contributing with topics related to Meaningful Youth Participation and Empowerment. - Support the Social Policy and Health section in advocacy measures and coordination meetings with Government on the integration of disability inclusion and youth empowerment elements into the roll-out of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) roadmap, which is planned to be initiated in early 2025.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Building Trust • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Creativity • Empowering Others • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Self-Management • Technological Awareness • Working in Teams

community engagement or experience as a volunteer. Experience in Disability Inclusion and Youth Empowerment work would be an asset.

Other requirements: • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots and indigenous community members, religious and youth organizations. • Self-motivation and ability to adapt professionally in a challenging environment and work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel • Proficient digital skills to deliver the assignment, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet. • Demonstrate UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) • Applicants are requested to submit a motivation statement, describing why they're a good fit for the assignment by detailing any challenges they've faced due to migration or displacement that affected their access to education or employment. They should also mention any relevant volunteer experience and their interest in this UNICEF position.

Eligibility criteria include: • Young people aged 20-32 • Refugees, asylum seekers, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and migrants • In their motivation statement, applicants can demonstrate they face learning to earning barriers • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply • Candidates living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. • Hosting offices are encouraged to ensure application processes are accessible to youth on the move with disabilities

The UNICEF Office is situated in the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. In terms of living conditions, Cambodia has an appreciable standard: housing facilities in good conditions are available at reasonable prices, including security, all type of foods is available, including restaurants catering for various needs and preferences. Transport within Phnom Penh is readily available. The Risk Level for all of Cambodia is currently low.

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Added 6 months ago - Updated 2 months ago - Source: unv.org